'Gladiator II' now streaming on Prime Video—but there's a catch
What's the story
The much-awaited historical epic film Gladiator II, starring Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal in the lead, has finally been dropped on Amazon Prime Video.
Set in 211 CE, during the reign of co-emperors Caracalla and Geta, the film delves into themes of political intrigue, loyalty, ambition, power, masculinity, and the legacy of Maximus.
You can rent the film for ₹389 on the platform.
Film narrative
'Gladiator II' plot and premiere details
Gladiator II tells the story of Lucius Verus Aurelius (played by Mescal), who is determined to save the Roman Empire from corruption under its current leadership.
The film premiered in Sydney on October 30, 2024, before hitting theaters on November 22. It has been receiving positive responses from both audiences and critics alike.
Film production
'Gladiator II' cast and production team
Alongside Mescal and Pascal, Gladiator II also features Connie Nielsen as Lucilla, Denzel Washington as Macrinus, Joseph Quinn as Emperor Geta, Fred Hechinger as Emperor Caracalla, and Lior Raz as Viggo.
The film was written by Ridley Scott and directed by David Scarpa. The producers are Michael Pruss, Scott himself, David Franzoni, Douglas Wick, and Lucy Fisher under the banners of Scott Free Productions.